ben Opening Statement Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, we believe that King John is guilty against the charges.The charges are unfair taxation of English peasants, interfering with the issues and affairs of the Catholic Church, improper seizure of land from English lords and barons, unlawful treatment of English soldiers known as knights.We the lawyers will help you realize that the king is guilty.The defensive lawyers will try to make you think that the king is innocent, but don’t listen.So members of the jury, courtroom, and the judge listen to both sides, but pay attention to us more.
Opening Statement
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, we believe that King John is guilty against the charges. The charges are unfair taxation of English peasants, interfering with the issues and affairs of the Catholic Church, improper seizure of land from English lords and barons, unlawful treatment of English soldiers known as knights. We the lawyers will help you realize that the king is guilty. The defensive lawyers will try to make you think that the king is innocent, but don’t listen. So members of the jury, courtroom, and the judge listen to both sides, but pay attention to us more.